The Most Overlooked Reason Section 21 Notices Fail (And How to Avoid It)
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The government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving steadily through the House of Lords, and with strong cross-party support, it’s clear: the end of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions is now a matter of when, not if. But until...
Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords Published July 2025 | Iles & Jenkin A new report by The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed that the average UK tenancy length has...
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move In recent years, many landlords have scaled back on letting agent services in an effort to cut costs. But with new legislation like the Renters'...
Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
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Understanding Rent Increases: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Whether you're a tenant or a landlord, it's important to understand when and how rent can be increased legally and fairly. Here’s a quick guide to the rules...
What Should a Landlord Do if a Tenant Goes to Prison?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
What Should a Landlord Do if a Tenant Goes to Prison? While rare, a tenant receiving a custodial sentence is a situation that every landlord should be prepared for. It can be stressful, confusing, and—if not handled...
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need To Know
5 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need to Know As a landlord, one of your core responsibilities is ensuring the health and safety of your tenants. This includes managing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease—a potentially...
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations Managing tenant evictions and regaining possession of a rental property can be one of the most challenging aspects of property management. With...
Key Takeaways from the King's Speech 2024: Essential Information for Landlords
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Key Takeaways from the King's Speech 2024: Essential Information for Landlords Date: 17 July 2024 Overview: The King's Speech marks the State Opening of Parliament, where the government outlines its priorities for the coming year....
Where The Main Political Parties Stand On Key Housing Issues
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CONSERVATIVES VS. LABOUR: HOUSING PLANS AND PROPOSALS 6th June 2024 From rent controls to boosting housing supply, here's how the housing plans of the Conservative and Labour parties compare. Housing is a crucial policy area for...
Spring Budget 2024: Five Vital Insights for Landlords
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Spring Budget 2024: Five Vital Insights for Landlords 6 March 2024 The Spring Budget for 2024, unveiled by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, holds significant implications for property professionals. As one of the two annual announcements...